After recent events in Afghanistan and Ukraine, Central Asia has become a crucial region for energy and transport. China, helped by its earlier initiatives in the region, is quickly becoming…
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Chinese President Xi will continue a third term
Shanghai, Brussels, Berlin (31/10 – 37) Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced his third term in power and a new top team. The president’s popularity at home has led him to continue…
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How Has the Russia-Ukraine War Impacted Cambodia’s Foreign Policy?
by Long Nisayby Long NisayThe country and its prime minister, Hun Sen, have been unexpectedly outspoken about Ukraine’s plight. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February of this year undermined the basic principles of the…
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The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on November 29, 2022 issued a notification on the weather conditions from November 30 to December 6, 2022. From November 30 to December…
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China-Laos Railway facilitates trade between China, Asean countries
As a train loaded with 262 tonnes of tapioca pulled into Chengdu Qingbaijiang Railway Port on Thursday (Dec 1), Qingbaijiang Customs has handled a total of 101 freight trains via…
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China helps Laos tap hydropower potential, boosts electricity export
by Jay Akaraby Jay AkaraChina-Laos energy cooperation has brought new development opportunities to remote villages in the Southeast Asian nation’s mountainous regions, assisting the hydropower-rich nation to leverage its water resource and boost electricity…
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Hikvision, a leading Chinese surveillance company, has denied suggestions that it poses a threat to Britain’s national security after the UK government banned the use of its camera systems at…
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China’s Xi pledges support for Cuba on ‘core interests’
by Xun Tianby Xun TianChinese President Xi Jinping and his Cuban counterpart pledged mutual support over their fellow communist states’ “core interests” Friday at a meeting further hailing a return to face-to-face diplomacy by…
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WeWork China’s former tech head introduces on-demand work pods for mental health
by Zhu Ruby Zhu RuAt a time when China’s zero-COVID policy continues to interrupt offline work and face-to-face interactions, Dominic Penaloza, the former head of innovation and technology at WeWork China, is introducing a…
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China’s coronavirus-induced economic slowdown forces local governments to slash spending
A slump in the real estate market and China’s strict coronavirus containment policy are forcing some local governments to scramble for new sources of revenue and cut spending amid mounting…